Satellite/Platform Resident Expert [Freelance]

Key accountabilities

Leadership: Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives as part of the PMO Satellite/Platform engineering team. Successfully engage with the manufacturer to develop an open and collaborative spirit and ensure the continuing dedication of the manufacturer’s team.

Monitoring the program:

Provide full and continuous monitoring of the Manufacturer's activities for the Customer satellite/platform, i.e. to follow the day to day design development, unit industrialization, Service module and satellite Assembly, Integration and Test Activities at platform & satellite level, assessing its performance against specifications and requirements, identifying any potential non-compliances areas as early as possible, and also keeping a strong focus on any issues that may impact the program schedule.

Provide guidance to the PMO Director on satellite/platform related issues and liaise with the Space Segment Engineering section, which retains the Design Authority for the spacecraft, on any changes, modifications or waivers affecting the platform/satellite.

Work closely with all member’s the PMO team, to ensure that the whole team is up to date on any developments on the Platform area that may impact their areas.

Activities:

Preparation and participation in all platform unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings

Preparation and participation in all platform subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings

Preparation and participation in all satellite system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings

Preparation and participation to the launch campaign, LEOP and Platform in-Orbit Test Campaign

Management Reports: Produce accurate progress reports to provide timely feedback on the progress of the Satellite/Platform Design and AIT campaign

Performance indicators

Timely response to actions

Quality and reliability of advice and recommendations

Quality of oral and written reporting

Communications & Working Relationships

External: Manufacturer

Internal: PMO Team, Customer Technical Team

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum qualifications: MS Engineering certification or equivalent (Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, etc.)

Minimum experience:

15 years or more managing AIT programs, either on a manufacturer’s or a customer’s assignment

Extensive satellite / platform system design and AIT experience

Extensive experience on project management

Job specific skills:

General management skills

Strong leadership skills

Organizational and motivational skills

Achievement orientation and result oriented

Analytical skills

Good communication skills